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SUNDAY, July 31st, 2011, AT 3:00 PM/ PST



2011 IKF WORLD CLASSIC

FULL RESULTS HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE EVENTS PAGE

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SUNDAY, July 31st, 2011, AT 3:00 PM/ PST


California Athletic Commission Approves International Kickboxing Tournament!
IKF West Coast Classic Muay Thai / Kickboxing Tournament
Coming to Sacramento, California 2011...
November 25th, 26th and 27th!
Bring Your Best to the West!

With welcome news the California Athletic Commission, Director Mr. George Dodd,
and his distinguished board approved the International Kickboxing Federation (IKF)
to host and produce a version of its
IKF World Classic Kickboxing Championship Tournament in California!

The event has been taking place for the past twelve years in other states like Iowa and Florida. (For info on past IKF Tournaments - CLICK HERE!) The IKF World Classic, has had up to 300 competitors combined with men, women and children ages 7 and up. Although the IKF "WORLD" Classic Championship Tournament will continue each year in Orlando Florida, (2012 IKF World Classic Tournament Click Here.) the West Coast Classic Tournament is be the first of several added IKF tournaments around the Nation. (Soon to Come the IKF East Coast Classic and the IKF Midwest Classic)

The IKF Tournaments has been the proving ground for the best Kickboxers and Muay Thai Fighters in the world in full contact action! Nick-named the "Golden Gloves of Kickboxing Tournament," approximately a dozen countries send fighters, trainers and fans to this exciting affair! The IKF World Classic is well organized with beautiful championship belts and recognized value that will last a lifetime to those with the ability to win a championship. Moreover, the tournament has been an incubator for years for many of today's kickboxing, Muay Thai and mixed martial arts competitors. Now, all of this prestige will come to Sacramento, California in The IKF West Coast Muay Thai / Kickboxing Classic Tournament and continue the legacy of excellence! This historical event has been highly anticipated for the last decade as the West Coast has had some of the most talented kickboxers and promotions in the country over the past twenty years. The Best fighters from around the world will now have the opportunity to match their skills against West Coast elites!

The IKF West Coast Classic will be held the weekend of November 25th, 26th and 27th (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) in Sacramento, California at the beautiful Radisson Hotel located at 500 Leisure Lane, Sacramento, CA 95815. Yes, the weekend following Thanksgiving Day.

Some may ask, why this weekend? One of the motivators was last year, we witnessed over 2000 + Karate competitors and family members travel to Sacramento one day after Christmas and stay an entire week (Dec. 26th through Jan. 1st) supporting one of the Largest Karate Tournaments (respectfully) in the world called the Super Grands. Clearly, family members, Karate athletes and fans are committed to their sport and annually reserve the date to attend this excellent event. The time is now for the Kickboxing & Muay Thai community to rise up and move the needle on our sport. The IKF West Coast Muay Thai / Kickboxing Championship is the perfect opportunity for you to show your support and passion for the sport you love too! We hope that you will consider the Kickboxing & Muay Thai community as part of your family and come out to this great event!

The IKF West Coast Muay Thai / Kickboxing Championship is a must for the serious fighters! Furthermore, the venue is near major shopping areas offering Super Black Friday deals for those that come in early! Its highly recommended that you book your room and flights now! As is with the IKF World Classic, all competitors will need to stay at the host hotel, the Sacramento Radisson. Be sure to use the proper booking code (For Hotel Info Click HERE!) to reserve your rooms in order to receive the discounted entry fee to the tournament. Moreover, staying at the hotel keeps you accessible for all the action for the weekend.

The tournament will have four major forms of Kickboxing for men, women and children ages 7 and up. Modified Muay Thai Rules, which consist of kicks and punches of normal kickboxing but adds knees. Full Rules Muay Thai which includes elbows and International Rules which has boxing and all kicks... including kicks to the legs...minus the knees to the body. There will also be the High Kick divisions which only allows kicks above the waist with all boxing techniques included.

The first day ( Friday, November 25th) will be registration, weigh-ins, pre fight physical exams, rules meeting etc. for the hundreds of fighters that will attend. The second day (Saturday November 26th) will be the first round of eliminations. Brackets with eight competitors (Brackets will be limited to the first "8" Fighters registered!) will require a second fight on this day for the winners of their first bout. The third day (Sunday, November 27th) also known as Championship Sunday... is where the two finalist in their weight division will fight for the IKF West Coast Muay /Thai Kickboxing Classic Championship.

Those fighting for the title in full brackets may have to fight up to three times that weekend to become the champion! All fighters participating in the event will have to be 100% amateur status regardless of their past experience in other contact sports. California Athletic Commission approved inspectors, officials, medical staff including doctors, nurses and full service ambulances will be at the event in case of any emergencies to monitor all competitors before, during and after each match.

The limited eight competitor brackets may fill up fast in your division and why it is highly suggested that you enter the tournament as soon as possible. You will be able to see all competitors in your division as the event nears. If no one enters your division, you will have the option to compete in other divisions.

  • All fighters must pre-register for the event.
    • Tournament registrations Begins Monday, August 1st, 2011.
      • Seeding is done by time and date of registration.
      • All Brackets are limited to the first 8 fighters.
      • Although not posted yet, we will have a NOVICE Division which will be for fighters with 3 fights or less. However, if you have 3 fights or less you do not have to register into the Novice Division.
      • All OPEN Champions will receive Championship BELTS. To see the awards click HERE!
      • All NOVICE Champions will Receive Championship Cups.
      • For all Registration Deadlines Click HERE.
      • Late Fees are added after each deadline passes.
      • No one is allowed to enter the tournament after the Final Deadline of FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4th at 3:00 PM/PST PACIFIC TIME!
        • To see the various Brackets & Weightclasses you can register into, Click HERE.
        • To Register, click HERE.

  • All fighters will need to register for a California Fighters License.
    • There is no fee for this license in the state. Licensing paperwork can be acquired from the California State Athletic Commission's website HERE!

  • FULL PHYSICAL
    • You must get a physical examination from your doctor (not a nurse etc.) prior to registering for the event. The form for this can be found HERE! - Please DO NOT mail this form in with your registration. You will need to bring this form in and present to the doctor giving you your pre fight physical examination on Friday.

  • CHIEF TRAINER REGISTRATION
    • One Chief Trainers is mandatory in each corner and will need to get their license from the California State Athletic Commission. The form for this can be found HERE and select "Second"
      Please DO NOT mail this form in with your registration. You will need to bring this form in and present to the California State Athletic Commission on Friday, However, its highly suggested that you do not wait and get before registration day.
    • ASSISTANT TRAINER / CORNERMEN
      • Must Register with the IKF. To do so, click HERE.

The IKF is thankful to the California State Athletic Commission, The Sacramento Visitors Bureau and Rebecca Alvarez for her assistance in getting the event approved. Fight fans will now have the opportunity to witness some of the best fighters and one of the greatest fighting events on the planet! The IKF will be coordinating this event in conjunction with the California State Athletic Commission so you can be assured that the event will be run well with qualified officials and as usual... fair treatment to all!

Again, everyone must pre-register for this event either online or by mailing in to the IKF Headquaters.
There are deadlines involved that could save you a lot of money!
So, do not procrastinate!
Divisions will fill up fast on this long awaited event!

See you in California!

For specific questions about the event contact via email regarding registration / fees, weights / brackets, officials, trainers, fighters, etc. at -main@ikfkickboxing.com - or call IKF headquarters at (916) 663-2467. For general questions (commission, spectator tickets, marketing, sponsorships, vendors, hotel etc.) e-mail ikfwestcoastclassic@netwiz.net or call (916) 205-4762.



MORE IKF NEWS...


Gentle Giant Vigney...Set to Defend....Ready For The World!
IKF US Super Heavyweight Champion Xavier Vigney defends title in Sacramento September 2nd!


Muay Thai / Kickboxing! Say it loud and say it proud!
Muay Thai / Kickboxing! How great thou art! What can one say when you have some of the most talented fighters in the world and some of the most disciplined fighters in the world showcasing the best of themselves each and every time they are given the opportunity. They do not do this for the millions of dollars that other contact sports enjoy. They do not do if for TV exposure as there is little of that; They do it for the most part for one reason...PASSION! Kickboxers and Muay Thai Fighters around the world had to take a second or third seat to other contact sports but what Kickboxers and Muay Thai Fighters are starting to realize again is that indeed they are special athletes that will stand tall on any stage anywhere on the planet! What Kickboxers and Muay Thai Fighters are realizing more and more is that the dedication and hard work they put in the gym deserves to be showcased in front of the elites of the world and the millions of fight fans who enjoy their pure exploits of brilliant athleticism.

Passion, it burns in every real fighter and its this passion that so many in the kickboxing world have that will take the sport to the next level and those that continue to come out to kickboxing shows that are put on well etc. will show why TV executives, huge casino owners and mega sports entertainment companies are simply missing the boat by not getting on board! To put it simply...they are missing their Starbucks moment but perhaps soon...someone will wakeup and "smell the coffee," step up and give the fighters, fans and the sport what it deserves!

With another AK promotions event being scheduled for early to mid. October in preparation for the First Annual IKF West Coast Classic Tournament that will be held in Sacramento at the Radisson Hotel in late November. This event will have fighters from around the world participating in this "Golden Glove Style" tournament in assorted rules styles. Adding to a full weekend of action-packed fights will also be vendors, movie stars and more...the future is getting brighter for Kickboxing and Muay Thai!

For those that have been in the audience at one of the many AK promotions shows held mostly in the Sacramento, California area over the past three years, you have witnessed several fighters like Jon "The Hawk" Pryor of Sacramento ascend to the top of his division and now is the man to beat as the new IKF World Champion. You have also witness fighters like Daniel "Hitman" Hodges of Rocklin, California win numerous titles in rugged good old fashion, never a dull - moment brawls. T.J. Arcangle of San Francisco, California continues to display technical brilliance in his quest for the IKF World Title and newcomer, Ed Abosolo of Vallejo, California is determined to demonstrate he will be a force to recon with for sometime.

However, of these one of the most impressive performances has been the comeback kid who fought his way back to the top of the division after suffering a devastating knockout! Xavier "Sagat" Vigney of Pleasant Hill, California has the skill, personality and stature to begin to change the game for the sport! Skill-wise, his boxing ability is as good as the Klitchko brothers who both stand around 6'7" or 8" and are current Boxing world Champions. Fight fans love the big guys! Personality- wise... Vigney is simply one of the most personable people you would ever want to meet and one you would want as your neighbor as well as for a role model for your kids. At 6'8", he's noticeable in any arena and will make you take notice, as you should when he steps into the room or the ring. Vigney's gentle giant demeanor on the outside of the ring is a contradiction to what we witness in combat...he a wrecking machine trying to get you out of there...believe that!

Vigney's full package will garner attention from the naysayers and when they see him fight, they will also be impressed with this young man who unless someone can stop the "Sagat Train" is destined to become a world champ! Friday, September 2nd, in Sacramento at the Doubletree Hotel, 6'5", Matt King of Dublin will get his chance. With his 6 wins with only 2 losses, he should give Vigney a run. However, if he is not successful, the rest of the world is welcome to send in their request to try and derail one that currently seems unstoppable on his quest to the top!


Xavier Vigney
IKF Amateur
United States
Super Heavyweight Champion

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As mentioned earlier, we have watched Jon Pryor climb to the top of his division. He was the hunter but is now the hunted as those from around the world are watching his every move. Up next is a young talented fighter out of Phoenix, Arizona that many have not seen here but have heard is a lean and mean fighting machine.

Damien Early with 12 wins and only one defeat and sports a 6' frame at 153 lbs, will push Pryor to his limits in his attempt to take the title back home. We know Pryor has fast feet and hands. However, we often have to wonder what Pryor will show up.

If the Pryor with heart and passion and the will to obtain his title shows up, he will walk out still champion as he will show us the skills we know he has but sometimes fails to let it go.

However, if Pryor is not on board that night, Early could be crowned the new champion and the IKF World Championship will travel back to Arizona around the waist of the new champion.

Ed Abosolo is a star and a champion! He just is! If you have the opportunity, walk up to this guy, you will feel stardom written all over him. Frankly, as one spectator in the audience at his last fight noted..."he is one of the coolest fighters you have ever witnessed in the ring."

Dancing on his entrance to the ring, calculating his opponent's every thought with precision and has an offensive and defensive strategy for every move.

Abosolo enters the ring like its his office and the opponent is visiting for a business meeting. After he dismantles them, he bows and shakes their hand showing respect but at the same time, he confidently gives notice to everyone in the Light Middleweight and Middleweight division that he is the man to beat... so come get some!

Coming to get some will be Abosolo's toughest challenge to date, Armin Safiari, an international undefeated fighter who plans to reduce Abosolo to just another fighter. "Fearless" as his Trainer Kirian Fitzgibbons proclaims and puts it plain..."Armin will beat Ed" he makes no bones about it but the task is yet to be accomplished and we will only know after the final bell of this excellent match for the gold on September 2nd.

In another title fight in a night loaded with championship fights, Jesus Sosa of San Leandro, California who is the current IKF California Welterweight Champion is a throw-back fighter with guts and balls to go with it!

He comes at you like a bull but with tricks like a matador and with heavy hands that will knock you out as he showed his last two opponents.

Eric Luna of San Jose, California has been around awhile and has a lot of experience with excellent training by his world champion coach Derek Yuen. However, we are not sure he has ever seen the likes of Sosa.

If Sosa shows any of the potential he has shown in recent fights, Luna may want to polish up his game plan and be sure he is ready for a war because for sure that is exactly what this exciting match up will be!

Again, AK Promotions is presenting two very talented junior fighters. Both fighters have a ton of "Smoker and unregulated" experience mostly because the State of California has only recently allowed Junior Kickboxing fighters to compete. Although, they are making their official debut, both fighters have well over 18 fights each and will show great techniques.

Word is out on Dakota Huizar of Concord, California that he is one of the most talented juniors out there. However, we have seen Robert Burgess of Ceres, California and he is no joke either. This bout like many who saw the last junior bout are saying that it could be the fight of the night…Yes, with all of the great matches schedules, these two juniors could steal the show.

Both are so hungry and determined and both know that with a win an IKF title opportunity is surely coming soon and that is with almost certainty.

So, there will be a lot at stake for these two juniors and the only question left is who will want it most and be willing to "go to the mud" for the victory. We will see!

Ok, along with an incredible line up of fighters from across the state and beyond including a great rematch that ended in a draw on the last card between Manuel Engberson, of Sacramento, California and Jeremy Jacildo of Vallejo, California, September 2nd will be yet another great evening of IKF Championship Kickboxing and yet another showing of the greatness of the fighters who will be performing for a packed house in the Grand Ballroom of the Doubletree Hotel.

Muay Thai / Kickboxing! Say it loud and say it proud! It's coming and coming strong! See you September 2nd at the Doubletree! Tickets on Sale Now!

Card Subject to Change
$40 General
(Rows 2,3 & 4)
$50 VIP Ringside
(Rows 2,3 $ 4)
$80 VIP Ringside
(Limited-Guaranteed 1st row and free a drink)
Add $10 at the Door.

Doubletree Hotel, Friday, September 2nd, 2011
2001 Point West Way, Sacramento, CA 95815
Doors Bars Open at 5:30 - Fights at 7:PM


On-Line Tickets At
www.AKPromotions.org


(916) 205-4762 or Rocklin Kickboxing Club (916) 630-9254

ALL OTHER INFO AT
www.AKPromotions.org

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MORE IKF NEWS



2011 IKF World Classic...
WE DIDN'T FORGET YOU!

Full Results with New Records, Stories Etc will be posted
Once we return from the
Association Of Boxing Commissions
Meeting in Washington DC
Next Weekend!






FRIDAY, July 29th, 2011, AT 9:10 AM/ PST




THIS WEEKENDS IKF ACTION...


Dojo Performance Presents
"Friday Night Fights!"
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA


FIGHT CARD TBA





WEDNESDAY, July 20th, 2011, AT 2:45 PM/ PST



2011 IKF World Classic...
No Headline Or Words Can Describe It!

As we type this, we are still trying to find the right headline for this years
2011 IKF World Classic Amateur Kickboxing & Muay Thai Championships
in Orlando Florida.

However, for once, if you can believe it, we can't. This years event was "EVERYTHING" all past IKF Tournaments have been, and yet far more. From record breaking numbers to record breaking performances by several fighters the accomplishments of this years WC are far too many to list out. Adding to the "seen" accomplishments, the IKF as a regulatory sanctioning body, established new Safety Protocols for not only all new amateur kickboxing events in Florida, but all Kickboxing and Muay Thai events worldwide. Anything short of what everyone saw this past weekend will be, well, "Below" acceptable for any "Tournament" style event.

We even served up some humble pie to ourselves when a mix up accidently left out some fighters from the opening brackets, that caused a delay Saturday morning before being fixed. To our praise to them, everyone took advantage of the delay to settle in and wait patiently before the brackets started. Once they did, nothing else stopped the action which was fast and furious and as always and of course, IMPRESSIVE!

What use to be a numbers game, was now a "PRESTIGE" thing as so many fighters and trainers explained to us over the weekend. As the IKF World Classic was growing and making a name for itself, it was all about numbers. However, for us, as many pointed out, it isn't about numbers anymore. It's about CLASS! It's about the prestige of what the World Classic title holds. The entire weekend from registrations to the final bout is "An Experience" none will forget. From the venue set up to the unmatched amount of awards the fighters receive, everyone realizes that nothing comes close to matching this event, and how EVERY fighter feels about it by the end of the weekend. The IKF Tournament found a need and filled it. Built an event, and they have come...

The room was filled with true contenders from around the globe who were willing to travel to a neutral location and meet ANY Fighter to "Walk The Walk" and prove to their peers they are everything from contending Gladiators to World Champions. Even those who may have lost in the opening round were able to prove to others their "Medal of Honor" after earning an IKF Medal for stepping in the ring at the IKF World Classic to "Walk the Walk!" They made the sacrifice to be a Champion in an OPEN division, against fighters both less as well as more experienced than them. They did not challenge to win a novice title. They challenged to win a "World Classic Title" - A Title unlike any other. Others around the world could have faced them this past weekend in the ring of battle, but choose not to.

For those who did win the title of IKF World Classic Champion, they were showered with awards that included their IKF World Classic Championship Certificate, Autograph Gloves, Champions hat (Which their trainer received as well) Champions hooded Sweatshirt and of course, their IKF World Classic Championship Belt. Fighters followed in tradition on Sunday with the saying, "You won the belt, you WEAR The belt!" Even those not winning the belt proudly wore their "Badge of Honor" per say, which was their IKF World Classic Medal. Why you may ask? Because they knew that so many others around the world didn't even try to be the BEST, yet "THEY" did, which even if they didn't win a belt, they won the respect of their peers by "Walking the Walk" when others did not.

We will have all the fight results with photos posted up next week. As for now, we will make the 3,000 mile journey back to the IKF Headquarters in Newcastle, California. To all of you who were a part of this years IKF World Classic, and we do mean "ALL OF YOU" from officials, trainers, fighters, hotel staff, family, friends and of course the tons of fans that "Packed the House" both days, (An attendance record set!) we want to thank you all and say how proud we are of all of you for making this years IKF World Classic an unforgettable experience for everyone!

In closing, there is a single phrase that pretty much sums up those who are a part of not just this years IKF World Classic, but all of them...

"What we do in Life, Echoes in Eternity."


Special World Classic Guest
Don "The Dragon" Wilson
Awarded EVERY
2011 IKF World Classic
Belt to EVERY Champion this past weekend!
Needless to say, he was Very Busy.
As for us, we could not have asked for a more gracious,
humble presenter. Thanks Dragon!

  • 2011 IKF World Classic Champions
    ALPHABETICAL ORDER OF FIGHTER

    Full Results of all fighters posted week of July 25th, 2011

    1. Amin Almelik, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    2. Parker Anderson, Belmont, Michigan, USA

    3. Ryan Badran, Lake Mary, Florida, USA
    4. Andrew Ballenger, Caron, Georgia, USA
    5. Jorge A Bucchi, San Diego, California, USA
    6. Raul Bustamante, San Jose, San Jose, Costa Rica

    7. Marco Capobianro, Oakville, Ontario, Canada
    8. Keelie Cargill, Edmond, Oklahoma, USA
    9. Angel Carranza, Hatillo, Puerto Rico
    10. Kenna Chamlee, Edmond, Oklahoma, USA
    11. Chris Cichon, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
    12. Kelly Copeland, Kent, England
    13. Steven Copeland, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA

    14. Jason Dunaway, Martinez, Georgia, USA

    15. Catherine Fulgham, Jacksonville, Arkansas, USA

    16. Jeremy Garrett, Amarillo, Texas, USA
    17. Aleksandr Gershman, Brooklyn, New York, USA
      • Shared Title with Team-mate Leonid Orel.
    18. Angelo Giuliano, Middleburg, Florida, USA
    19. Rickie Gomes, Beloit, Wisconsin, USA
    20. Beka Gulbatashvili, Brooklyn, New York, USA

    21. Stephanie Halcrow, Burlington, Ontario, Canada
    22. Laurel Holloway, Woodside, New York, USA

    23. Shaima Ibrahim, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    24. James Issacs, Apopka, Florida, USA

    25. Nathan Key, Augusta, Georgia, USA

    26. Gabriella Labbee, Walshville, Illinois, USA
    27. Jackie Lachalelle, Oakville, Ontario, Canada
    28. Brandon Leaman, St. Johns, NL, Canada
    29. David Lenson, Staten Island, New York, USA

    30. Kayla Marie, Self Cherry Log, Georgia, USA
    31. Reshat Mati, Staten Island, New York, USA
    32. Darryl Marin, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
    33. Mary Matia, Cumming, Georgia, USA
    34. Jimmy Miller, Amarillo, Texas, USA
    35. Jason Milman, Staten Island, New York, USA

    36. Katrina Nahe, Antioch, California, USA

    37. Detwaun O'Connor, Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA
    38. Leonid Orel, Brooklyn, New York, USA
      • Shared Title with Team-mate Aleksandr Gershman
    39. Sergio Ortiz, Escazi, San Jose, Costa Rica
    40. Jean Paul Osafo, Rockford, Michigan, USA

    41. Jared Pearlman, Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA
    42. Michael Perez, Scarburough, Ontario, Canada
    43. Adam Poore, Aiken, South Carolina, USA

    44. Melissa Reaume, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    45. Hugo Rivera, Antioch, California, USA
    46. Leagh Rogers, Woodruff, South Carolina, USA

    47. Stephen Sherlock, Augusta, South Carolina, USA
    48. Evrett Sims, Lafayette, Louisiana, USA

    49. Tecia Torres, Marietta, Georgia, USA
    50. Monique Travis, Kennesaw, Georgia, USA
    51. Devorius Tubbs, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

    52. Nemo Vier, Fairfield, California USA

    53. Jared Williams, San Diego, California, USA
    54. James F. Wilson, Arlington, Virginia, USA
    55. Robbie Wiseman, St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada
    56. McKenzie Wright, Oakville, Ontario, Canada

    57. Ali Zimmerman, South Augusta, South Carolina, USA

That pretty much covers it all...

  • NOTES
    • RESULTS: Most of the IKF World Classic results have already been recorded on the new Kickboxing & Muay Thai fight result database site, Fight Sports Insider.com (www.fightsportsinsider.com) Fight Sports Insider is the new and "Official" database for all Kickboxing and Muay Thai events from all sanctioning bodies around the world. The results that have been posted can be found by clicking HERE. There are still a lot of Sunday Title bouts that have not been entered yet, but they will have them all up soon.

    • PHOTOS: If you had photos done at this years IKF World Classic and would like to purchase some, IKF photographer Glenn Berg can be reached at (530) 305-9453. Glenn's website is at www.GlennBerg.com and his e-mail address is glennberg@sbcglobal.net - Event photos can be viewed at HERE!


2011 Pre Fight Meeting


2011 Champions Crowned


2011 Pre Fight Officials Review


Just a taste of the 2011 Awards





TUESDAY, JULY 19th, 2011, AT 7:20 AM/ PST


Results From Mike Burke's
"IKF Light Contact Fight Night"
July, 2011 - Ashbourne, Co. Meath, Ireland


IKF Promoter Mike Burke held his first teenagers Light Contact show on Sunday in his Performance Martial Arts Gym in Ashbourne, Co. Meath. The show attracted 6 clubs from Meath, Rush, Bray, Laois, Donegal and Galway and a total of 11 fights went off smoothly and without incident. Mike scheduled the event to kick off at 1pm and finish by 3pm and true to his word, it was wrapped up just before 3:PM. The fight results which were by referees decision are as follows:

  1. Jack Clear (Rush) defeated Elijah Noble (Galway)
  2. Chris Mc Crudden (Donegal) defeated Denis Chetrai (PMA)
  3. Luke Caffrey (Rush) defeated Dylan Casey (Galway)
  4. Lisa Buckley (Legends) defeated Davina Clancy (Galway)
  5. Niall Carroll (Combat) and James ward (Galway) ended in a Draw
  6. Martin Murray (Galway) defeated Adam Caffrey (Rush)
  7. Steven Tate (Legends) defeated Igor Raziniski (PMA)
  8. Liam Delaney (PMA) and Troy Nolan (Galway) ended in a Draw
  9. Jack Wisely (Celtic Dragons) defeated Paul Mc Donagh (Galway)
  10. Connor Dolan (Galway) defeated Owen Mc Grath (Celtic Dragons)
  11. Luke Brennan (PMA) and Troy Nolan (Galway) ended in a Draw


The show was a perfect platform for these young upcoming fighters to gain invaluable experience in their chosen sport and all fights were in a proper boxing ring. For more details on IKF promotions around the country please contact Pete Foley, IKF Ireland on 087 8119227.






FRIDAY, JULY 15th, 2011, AT 6:40 AM/ PST


Kickin' Promotions Present
"FIGHT MAX 2 "
Purfleet, Essex England







WEDNESDAY, July 13th, 2011, AT 10:20 PM/ PST


CHECK IN & REGISTRATION PROCESS
FOR FRIDAY REGISTRATION DAY
AT THE IKF WORLD CLASSIC


STATION 1



STATION 2

If you are missing ANY of these THREE PASS STICKERS you will NOT be able to Fight.



STATIONS 3 & 4 CAN BE VISITED OUT OF ORDER



STATION 3



STATION 4



STATION 5



STATION 6



STATION 7





MORE WORLD CLASSIC NEWS...




ONCE YOU HAVE COMPLETED ALL OF THE ABOVE
TAKE SOME TIME TO SHOP AROUND AT THE VARIOUS BOOTS IN THE VENUE



Listed In Alphabetical Order...



  • BRAINPAD
    • Brainpad has been a part of the IKF World Classic Tournaments since 2000 when the company was called WIPPS.
      They will be giving a FREE Brainpad Mouthguard to every Fighter at Registrations.
    • WEBSITE: www.BrainPads.com

  • COMPETITIVE ACE
    • Competitive Ace is the exclusive dealer for the Muay Thai liniment, Namman Muay. For more info on them, please see their news article below on the news page.
    • WEBSITE: www.CompetitiveAce.com
    • For IKF Discussion about COMPETITIVE ACE Click HERE!


  • DRAGON BOOTH
    • Don "THE DRAGON" Wilson
    • As a Professional Kickboxer, Don "THE DRAGON" Wilson won 11 World Titles with several Sanctioning bodies that included the IKF, WKA, KICK, ISKA, STAR and the PKO.
      Never backing down from a challenge, Don has fought champions all around the world, in Hong Kong, Japan, Italy, Canada, Germany, Great Britain, Thailand, Las Vegas and countless other locations.
      His fight record is 71 wins, 5 loses and 2 draws with 47 wins coming by the Knockout. He has been regarded as one of the greatest kickboxer of all time. Up and coming Amateur Kickboxers will get a chance to rub shoulders with him all weekend long because he will be "In The House" at the 2011 IKF World Classic Amateur Championship Tournament on JULY 15th, 16th & 17th 2011, in Orlando, Florida, USA.
      Don and some of his associates will have the "DRAGON" Booth set up for photos, autographs and to present his new line of T's, TRADITIONZ T-Shirts.
    • For more info about "The Dragon" click HERE!


  • FIGHTERS INC.
    • FIGHTERS INC. Is a Gear and Equipment Company.
      Along with having fight gear at their booth, they will also be supplying one of the Fight Rings at this years IKF World Classic.
    • WEBSITE: www.Fighters-Inc.com


  • F.L DEAN SPORTS INSURANCE
    • F.L DEAN SPORTS INSURANCE is the ONLY Sports Insurance Company the IKF recommends
      F.L DEAN provides insurance for fight Sport Promoters & Gyms
    • WEBSITE: www.FDean.com


  • GLENN BERG PHOTOGRAPHY
    • Glenn is the Official Photographer of the IKF World Classic.
      He will be doing all the photos for all the fighter's throughout the Tournament.
      For photos of past IKF World Classic Events visit Glenn's Website!
    • WEBSITE: www.GlennBerg.com


  • IKF KICKBOXING
    • From event Tournament T's to Hats & Beanies, the IKF Merchandise booth is sure to have all kinds of IKF Apparel.IKF Hats, T's, Sweatshirts, License Plate Frames, Special Kids & Women's apparel, and much, much MORE! The IKF of course is the host and sponsor of the World Classic Tournament and all needed Tournament information can be attained their as well. This will also be the event ticket booth and location to purchase event Video Passes. In addition, all IKF PKB participants will register at the IKF Booth as well. I
    • WEBSITE: www.IKFKickboxing.com


  • MUAY THAI ADDICT, INC.
    • Muay Thai Addict caters to all things Muay Thai (gloves, shin guards, hats, shirts, mouth pieces, etc.) with their primary focus on custom Muay Thai shorts.
    • WEBSITE: TBA


  • NEWBREED
    • Newbreed is an extreme clothing line for Fight Sports.
      These guys have an Outstanding display boot for Fight Sport wear!
    • WEBSITE: www.NewBreedGear.com


  • WINTENSITY
    • If you have not heard about Wintensity by now, you better start doing your homework.
      And if you don't finish your homework, make sure you attend the FREE Short course, mini seminar that will be held at this years IKF World Classic after weigh-ins.
      This course has been sponsored by the IKF and International Fight Sports and is free to everyone who pre-registers, so there is no reason you should miss it.
    • WEBSITE: www.WinTensity.net





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YOUR NEXT ITEM WILL BE TO ATTEND THE
"MANDATORY RULES AND WELCOME MEETING"
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
CRYSTAL BALLROOM G
WELCOME INTRODUCTIONS
Q & A FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS REGARDING TOURNAMENT RULES, REGULATIONS, SCHEDULE, ETC
MANDATORY For ALL FIGHTERS AND TRAINERS






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The Wintensity Seminar
The Psychology of Combat & Effective Mental Preparation
Special 45-Minute Condensed Presentation Provided For All Fighters, Coaches, and Trainers Offered As A Courtesy By The IKF!
Friday at 7:15pm Sharp!
(Immediately Following The Rules Meeting)
Please Pre-Register to RSVP!
Sign-Up For This Special FREE Seminar!

CLICK HERE!

Check this out! Click

HERE!





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NOW...
GET SOME REST
AND WE WILL SEE YOU IN THE MORNING TO...


"BRING IT ON"

At The
2011 IKF World Classic!





FRIDAY, JULY 11th, 2011, AT 9:00 PM/ PST


Results From Billy O' Sullivan's
"IKF Fight Night"
July, 2011 - Carrick An Suir, Ireland




IKF Promoter and newly appointed 7th Dan Black Belt, Grand Master Billy O Sullivan promoted yet another event on Sunday and this time it was in the Strand Theatre, Carrick An Suir. The venue was top class, the fights were well matched and although it wasn't a sell out (due mainly to Tipperary V Waterford in the munster final) the fight fans were very vocal and everyone enjoyed the show. It was nice to see fighters and coachs from the IKF, WKN, AKAI and the Thai Boxing Fraternity (from Seamus Cogans camp in Cork) all working together for the common cause - kickboxing.

The show started with a light contact contest between two young girls, Niamh Jackson from Christy Stringers gym in Dublin and Sorcha Still from the Emerald gym in Carrick. This was a two round contest with Sorcha taking the laurels on this occasion.

Laura Lipovicianu from Stringers gym in Dublin took on Toyah Quinlan next in another light contact two rounder and this was declared a well deserved draw.

  1. Gary Manogue, Galway, 11-0, 7 ko's, 6'1'', 70kg, 05/28/81, Pete Foley 087 8119227, defeated Niall Mc Dermott, Sligo, 5'10'', 69kg, 03/28/90, Michael Mc Dermott 087 4188007 by severe TKO in round two.
  2. Ethan Maloney, Shannon, 2-0, 5'10'', 58kg, 11/25/95, Howard Vincent 086 1256806, defeated Matthew O Neill, Carrick, 0-1, 5'9'', 60kg, 07/15/95, Billy o Sullivan 086 1696035, by TKO in round one.
  3. Edel Sadowska, Cork, 2-0, 5'8'', 52kg, 05/29/89, Seamus Cogan 087 2191093, defeated Geina Mc Grath, Waterford, 2-1, 5'2'', 55kg, 06/30/90, Billy o Sullivan 086 1696035 by unanamous decision, 30-27, 30-27, 30-27.
  4. Darren Floyd, Carrick, 1-0, 168cm, 62kg, 08/01/95, Billy O Sullivan 086 1696035, defeated Stephen Abdullah, Shannon, 0-1, 5'8'', 59kg, 01/27/96, Howard Vincent 086 1256806 by unanamous decision, 18-20, 18-20, 18-20.
  5. Keith Moroney, Dungarvan, 1-2, 5'8'', 70kg, 07/25/94, Vinnie O Brien 083 4218676 defeated Shane Breen, Tipperary, 0-1, 5'7'', 70kg, 03/29/90 by KO in round one.
  6. Dominic Stephenson, Cork, 1-1, 6', 70kg, 10/14/91, Ian kingston 086 3994886 defeated Karl Mc Bain, Belfast, 6-1, 5'10'', 70kg, 07/17/90, Billy Murray 04890 656414 by unanamous decision, 30-27, 30-27 & 30-28.
  7. Leona O Neill, Shannon, 2-1-1, 5', 55kg, 08/11/94, Howard Vincent 086 1256806 defeated Teresa Bourke, Kilkenny, 0-4, 5'7'', 54.5kg, 06/26/89, Mick Bland 087 6118301 by TKO round one.
  8. Deirdre Newell, Galway, 2-2, 169cm, 71kg, 04/23/85, Ken Horan 087 2598559 defeated Tina Kenneally, Dungarvan, 1-1, 5'6'', 71kg, Vinnie O Brien 083 4218676 by TKO in round one.
  9. Stephen Rooney, 1-0-1, 5'11'', 79kg, 06/27/84, Billy O Sullivan 086 1696035 defeated Philip Ryan, Kilkenny, 1-2, 6'1'', 87kg, 06/30/87, Mick Bland 0876118301 by unanamous decision, 29-30, 28-29, 28-29.
  10. Eric Whyte, Galway, 1-0-1, 5'10'', 85kg, 12/13/86, Pete Foley 087 8119227, and Alex Ciocoi, Belfast, 5'10'', 84kg, 07/26/86, Billy Murray 04890 656414 fought to a majority draw, 29-29, 29-29, 30-29.
  11. Jonathan Smith, Belfast, 7-2-2, 5'10'', 70.5kg, 06/25/86, Billy Murray 04890 656414 defeated Alex Novac, Galway, 10-3, 167cm, 70kg, 05/30/83, Pete Foley 087 8119227 by unanamous decision, 30-27, 30-28, 30-27.
  12. Toby Belmueller, Cork, 18-4, 190cm, 83kg, 11/11/86, Ian Kingston 086 3994886 defeated Richard Kiely, Dublin, 15-3, 6', 85kg, 12/29/82, Norman Kelly 087 2917499 by unanamous decision, 28-30, 28-30, 29-29.
  13. Dominic Stephenson, Cork, 5-0, 6', 68kg, 02/09/93, Ian Kingston 086 3994886 defeated Charlie Ward, Galway, 9-3, 5'8'', 68kg, 07/17/94, Pete Foley 087 8119227 by unanamous decision, 28-30, 27-30, 27-30.
  14. Sean O Neill, Waterford, 16-7, 5'10'', 75kg, 05/18/87 defeated John Smith, Wicklow, 183cm, 77kg, Barry o Toole by kick knockout in the first round.


Promoter Mr. Billy O' Sullivan wishes to thank all the fighters, coachs, sponsors, medical team, set up/down crew etc, the IKF and of course the management and staff of the Strand Theatre. Full Contact results, scores & suspensions.






THURSDAY, July 7th, 2011, AT 2:20 PM/ PST



OFFICE CLOSED

Dear Fight Fans,
Due to our 2011 IKF World Classic Amateur Kickboxing & Muay Thai Championships in Orlando Florida The International Fight Sports offices will be closed from Friday, July 8th until Tuesday evening, July 12th. Tuesday evening July 12th, we will have our offices set up in Orlando Florida for the Tournament. Any e-mails will also be returned after Tuesday, July 12th.

Early Friday morning, IKF President Steve Fossum and IKF Co Founder Dan Stell will be leaving IKF Headquarters in Newcastle, California for the 3,000 mile journey to Orlando. The two will drive to Omaha Nebraska where they will stop for a break and meet with IKF World Ambassador Brooks Mason.

Last year Brooks made the second half of the trip with them, however this year he will be flying to the event. After their stop in Omaha, they will travel to Kansas City where they will stop for a break to meet up with associates from Combat Sports International along with some other IKF & ISCF Associates. They hope to arrive in Orlando sometime Monday or Tuesday...Unless they get sidetracked with some fight action along the way.

So WHY do they DRIVE to this event every year? Well, in 2000, the second year of the event, the shipping company (UPS) who was also their shipping sponsor, lost all the tournament title belts. It was at that time when Fossum made the promise, "No fighter will ever again go home without his or her belt, and I will personally make sure all the Title belts get to the event." He's kept his promise. Starting in 2001, he has driven to every IKF Tournament ever held.

For more info on the 2011 IKF World Classic Amateur Kickboxing & Muay Thai Championships, click HERE. Thank you and we hope to see you in Orlando!





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KICKBOXING & MUAY THAI
OFFICIALS...
Amateur Athletes Of This Years IKF World Classic
NEED YOU!

With the 2011 IKF World Classic Tournament coming next weekend, we wanted to ask if there are any more qualified Kickboxing and or Muay Thai Officials that would be willing to help the Amateur Athletes accomplish their dreams at this years IKF World Classic. We are not into the "Politics" of the sport so don't think we are only looking for "IKF" Officials. We are looking for Kickboxing and or Muay Thai officials from any and all organizations (ISKA, WKA, USMTA, Etc.) or state boxing-athletic commissions. We would be proud to have you share your skill and talent as ring officials with the hundreds of athletes, trainers and other officials this year. To see who is currently on our list go to www.ikfkickboxing.com/WCOfficials.htm There are more names to be added here once we arrive in Orlando, maybe even your name if your able to help.

We know there are a lot more Kickboxing Officials in the South East and we need them to help out if they can. Again, they do not have to be IKF Registered Officials. We welcome ANY and ALL Qualified Kickboxing and Muay Thai Officials to the Tournament.

We are in need of Judges, Referees, and Timekeepers. If you can help out, the fighters and other already confirmed Tournament Officials would greatly appreciate it.

We will have a special private dinner during our event rules meeting Friday night, but we need to have a head count for the hotel by this coming Wednesday, so please e-mail us your name and what kind of official you are qualified as. We will also give you meal vouchers for all your meals on Saturday and Sunday that can be used at any of the hotel restaurants. This way, if you want to have dinner with your friends, you can go on your own without having to wait for anyone else.

If you are an experienced and qualified Kickboxing or Muay Thai official that can help out at this years 2011 IKF World Classic Tournament we would love to book you now. we will provide your IKF Officials T-Shirt at no charge. We request you wear black pants if a referee, judges and timekeepers may dress as desired, but clean and neat. To volunteer for an officials position please e-mail us at main@ikfkickboxing.com and in the subject line, make sure it says, IKF WC Official.

Thanking you in advance for your help!!!





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IKF WORLD CLASSIC
Notes & Details

  1. Please DO NOT send in your Trainer Fees or Registration.
    It will no longer be accepted here and you must register at the event on Friday, at Registrations, July 15th. The FINAL DEADLINE for this was Friday, July 1st, as noted on the Trainers Registration page found by clicking HERE. All passes were made over the weekend and all the equipment to make these passes has already been packed up for the road trip to Orlando.

  2. Please DO NOT send in your Trainers PHOTO.
    It will no longer be accepted here and you must register at the event on Friday, at Registrations, July 15th. Again, the FINAL DEADLINE for this was Friday, July 1st, as noted on the Trainers Registration page found by clicking HERE. All passes were made over the weekend and all the equipment to make these passes has already been packed up for the road trip to Orlando.

  3. Please DO NOT send in your missing PHOTO.
    It will no longer be accepted here and you must pay the photo late fee at the event on Friday, at Registrations, July 15th. The FINAL DEADLINE for this was Friday, July 1st, as noted on the Photo page found by clicking HERE. which was the same page the message "IKF NEEDS YOUR PHOTO" was linked to since you registered. All passes were made over the weekend and all the equipment to make these passes has already been packed up for the road trip to Orlando.

  4. REFUNDS
    As noted on your registration form (CLICK HERE) on line 7, there are no refunds.
    If the reason for you not being able to attend is of no fault of the IKF, there will be no refund as stated on your registration form. However, the only refunds we will allow are ones to fighters if we could not find you a bout.

  5. NO SHOW?
    If you cannot make the tournament, PLEASE notify us by e-mail ( main@ikfkickboxing.com ) with the reason why so that we can best adjust the division bracket you were scheduled to fight in.

Thank You...
SEE YOU IN ORLANDO!





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Don't Forget To Pre Register For The
"WINTENSITY SEMINAR"

To Be Held At The 2011 IKF World Classic!

Just like last year, the IKF is sponsoring a special seminar for all registered fighters and coaches attending the 2011 IKF World Classic Amateur Kickboxing and Muay Thai Tournament on July 15th, 16th & 17th at the World's Largest Marriott, The Marriott World Center Resort in Orlando, Florida. To read the previously posted article, just go to last months news page by clicking HERE and scroll down to the "WINTENSITY SEMINAR" headline

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE PRE REGISTERED FOR THIS SEMINAR. TO DO SO, CLICK
HERE!



SEE YOU IN ORLANDO!





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SPONSOR GIFTS!

For nearly every IKF Tournament there are two company names that literally grew their name from the Tournament. Ringside Inc. was already a major player in the Boxing world and the IKF was a fast growing Kickboxing and Muay Thai organization. In late 1998, IKF President Steve Fossum and then Ringside representative Joe Taylor made a connection over the phone and soon after, the rest was History. Ringside and the IKF teamed up to sponsor the very first IKF Tournament in 1999, "The IKF/Ringside USA National Amateur Kickboxing Championships" As the years went by, sales became so large for their Kickboxing and MMA that Joe Taylor and Ringside owner John Brown made the decision to add an entirely new company for fight sports other than Boxing known asCombat Sports International. Soon after, MMA exploded and once again, the rest is history.

Every year Ringside or now, Combat Sports International with the efforts of now President Joe Taylor, give away free gifts to every participant as well as free Autograph Gloves to every IKF Tournament Champion. Along with the Champion Gloves, every fighter will receive a Mini Keychain Glove and Handwraps and all "PRE REGISTERED CHIEF" will get a free Trainers Bag. Combat Sports International and the IKF will also team up for Champion Sweatshirts for all the Tournament Champions!

This years IKF World Classic Fighters will be fighting with Gloves provided by Combat Sports International.

They will be Red and Blue Wendy Fight Gloves along with Combat Sports Shin Pads for the fighters who need them.

Although Wendy and Combat Sports won't have a booth at the IKF World Classic this year,
we would like to Thank Them for their continued support of the IKF Tournaments! It is GREATLY APPRECIATED!



WHO ELSE BELIEVES IN THE FREE SPONSOR GIFTS?
Has anyone here ever heard of the company called "WIPSS?" Well, maybe not, but some here can still remember that the first name of the custom mouthguard company BRAINPAD was once called Wipss. Brainpad and it's founder Joe Manzo have been with the IKF Tournaments since the seconds one in 2000. Every year they have giving free mouthgurads to EVERY, yes, EVERY FIGHTER in the tournament. This year will be no different with company representative Chris Bolan who will not only have a booth at the event but also help the fighters fit their new Brainpad mouthguard if they want to wear it at the Tournament.

The relationships between Brainpad and the IKF, like Ringside and Combat Sports International goes well beyond the IKF Tournaments. The IKF and other sanctioning bodies ( The ISCF, ISKA and KICK International also made the commitment after the IKF did ) made a commitment last year to begin the implementation of "Dual Arch" technology (A full upper and lower mouthguard for added safety) as a requirement for every fighter on Sanctioned events. Some still would rather use a single guard or a custom dentist made fitted mouthguard and although the IKF and other organizations (Kickboxing, Boxing, MMA) cannot "Force" a fighter to use the dual arch system, the IKF has noticed a significant decrease in head injuries and knockouts of the fighters that do use them.

It's been proven that Brainpads Dual Arch Technology has added a higher level of safety for any fighter taking a shot to the head or jaw as compared to a single guard mouthguard. Like Ringside/Combat Sports International, when every fighter leaves the event, they will surly remember Brainpad for their generous gifts to help them in their fighting career.





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VENDOR BOOTHS TO BE AT THIS YEARS
IKF WORLD CLASSIC

Listed In Alphabetical Order...

  • BRAINPAD
    • Brainpad has been a part of the IKF World Classic Tournaments since 2000 when the company was called WIPPS.
      They will be giving a FREE Brainpad Mouthguard to every Fighter at Registrations.
    • WEBSITE: www.BrainPads.com


  • DRAGON BOOTH
    • Don "THE DRAGON" Wilson
    • As a Professional Kickboxer, Don "THE DRAGON" Wilson won 11 World Titles with several Sanctioning bodies that included the IKF, WKA, KICK, ISKA, STAR and the PKO.
      Never backing down from a challenge, Don has fought champions all around the world, in Hong Kong, Japan, Italy, Canada, Germany, Great Britain, Thailand, Las Vegas and countless other locations.
      His fight record is 71 wins, 5 loses and 2 draws with 47 wins coming by the Knockout. He has been regarded as one of the greatest kickboxer of all time. Up and coming Amateur Kickboxers will get a chance to rub shoulders with him all weekend long because he will be "In The House" at the 2011 IKF World Classic Amateur Championship Tournament on JULY 15th, 16th & 17th 2011, in Orlando, Florida, USA.
      Don and some of his associates will have the "DRAGON" Booth set up for photos, autographs and to present his new line of T's, TRADITIONZ T-Shirts.
    • For more info about "The Dragon" click HERE!


  • FIGHTERS INC.
    • FIGHTERS INC. Is a Gear and Equipment Company.
      Along with having fight gear at their booth, they will also be supplying one of the Fight Rings at this years IKF World Classic.
    • WEBSITE: www.Fighters-Inc.com


  • F.L DEAN SPORTS INSURANCE
    • F.L DEAN SPORTS INSURANCE is the ONLY Sports Insurance Company the IKF recommends
      F.L DEAN provides insurance for fight Sport Promoters & Gyms
    • WEBSITE: www.FDean.com


  • GLENN BERG PHOTOGRAPHY
    • Glenn is the Official Photographer of the IKF World Classic.
      He will be doing all the photos for all the fighter's throughout the Tournament.
      For photos of past IKF World Classic Events visit Glenn's Website!
    • WEBSITE: www.GlennBerg.com


  • IKF KICKBOXING
    INTERNATIONAL FIGHT SPORTS
    • From event Tournament T's to Hats & Beanies, the IKF Merchandise booth is sure to have all kinds of IKF Apparel.IKF Hats, T's, Sweatshirts, License Plate Frames, Special Kids & Women's apparel, and much, much MORE! The IKF of course is the host and sponsor of the World Classic Tournament and all needed Tournament information can be attained their as well. This will also be the event ticket booth and location to purchase event Video Passes. In addition, all IKF PKB participants will register at the IKF Booth as well. In addition to IKF Gear, the IKF booth will also have merchandise for other Fight Sports Too!
    • WEBSITES

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  • MUAY THAI ADDICT, INC.
    • Muay Thai Addict caters to all things Muay Thai (gloves, shin guards, hats, shirts, mouth pieces, etc.) with their primary focus on custom Muay Thai shorts.
    • WEBSITE: TBA


  • NEWBREED
    • Newbreed is an extreme clothing line for Fight Sports.
      These guys have an Outstanding display boot for Fight Sport wear!
    • WEBSITE: www.NewBreedGear.com


  • WINTENSITY
    • If you have not heard about Wintensity by now, you better start doing your homework.
      And if you don't finish your homework, make sure you attend the FREE Short course, mini seminar that will be held at this years IKF World Classic after weigh-ins.
      This course has been sponsored by the IKF and International Fight Sports and is free to everyone who pre-registers, so there is no reason you should miss it.
    • WEBSITE: www.WinTensity.net






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IKF PRO Full Contact Rules
World Middleweight Championship

The date is set - October 1st 2011.
Two Of the Top Professional Middleweight Kickboxers Will Face Off For What Promises To Be The
Professional Fight Of 2011!




Muzammal Nawaz is known in the world of professional kickboxing as the 'Warrior of a 1000 Battles' amassing an outstanding record of over one hundred bouts in 36 countries during his outstanding career. At the age of 42, Muzammal Nawaz is an anomaly in the professional combat sport. His dedication to a healthy lifestyle and a highly intense training regiment has maintained his position as the top of his division for over a decade.

Outside of the ring, Muzammal Nawaz maintains a busy consulting career in the educational and voluntary sectors. He is also a highly sought out keynote motivational speaker in the area of leadership. He still finds time in his busy schedule to coach as the owner of the Bay Area Athletic Club in Burlington. His coaching philosophy is to empower athletes to be leaders and agents of change. The challenge for the champion is balancing his middleweight supremacy with a busy and meaningful career outside the ring.

Shannon Hudson is the IKF #1 World Ranked Middleweight contender. This young South Carolina native has raced up the world ratings with exceptional victories across the USA and Europe. His exciting fighting style earned him a spot on the highly popular Chuck Norris World Combat League. Shannon Hudson has always dreamed of a World Championship title in professional kickboxing. He faced Nawaz in 2009 in a non-title bout that was considered by experts in the world of kickboxing as the most exciting pro kickboxing bout of the year. In the end, Nawaz managed a very close split decision in the bout.

For the past two years Hudson has travelled to Atlanta to work with renowned pro boxing trainer, Xavier Biggs. He has since built an undefeated winning streak in the world of pro boxing and moved up two spots in the kickboxing world rankings. Shannon Hudson's dream has finally become reality - as he now has his world title shot and a chance for redemption. Shannon Hudson believes it is his time to take away the torch held by the veteran champion.

The challenger hopes to gain redemption and finally etch his name in history as the next IKF Middleweight World Champion.

The Canadian vs The Cannon
IKF WORLD MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Will the confidence and skills of the rising star claim the middleweight crown?
Will the resilience and pride of the champion overcome the young challenger?

Saturday, October 1, 2011
LONDON CONVENTION CENTRE - 5:30 PM




Muzammal Nawaz
5 x World Middleweight Champion

Professional Record: 36-6-2 (21 KOs)
Amateur Record: 105 bouts
Weight: 160 lbs
Height: 5' 10"
Age: 42
Home: Burlington, Ontario
Gym: Bay Area Athletic Club



Shannon The Cannon' Hudson
#1 World Ranked Contender

Overall Kickboxing: 29-12-1/11
Pro Boxing: 4-1/4, Am Boxing: 4-2/2
Weight: 160 lbs
Height: 5' 11"
Age: 29
Home: Greensborough, South Carolina
Trainer: Xavier Briggs

The IKF World Championship is one of two World Championship bouts being held as a charity fund-raiser for Kidney Research.
The other bout will see IKF World Super Welterweight Champion Brad Fowler of London, Ontario, Canada face off against Mike Morello of Santa Barbara, California, USA.
For more information please go to
www.ShowdownintheDowntown.com




Congratulations TBA!

The IKF would like to congratulate
Pete and Pam Peterson along with all the

2011 TBA Muay Thai Tournament Champions.

This was the 5th year of the Thai Boxing Associations (TBA) Tournament which took place in Des Moines Iowa last month.

Once again, they hosted record numbers of Muay Thai Fighters proving that you don't have to travel outside of North America to find
GREAT MUAY THAI!
Congratulations on all your hard work to provide a great opportunity for Amateur Muay Thai Fighters and Congratulations to all the
2011 TBA Tournament Champions!

Some of you fighters we will see next week at this years IKF World Classic, and if not, we hope to see you next year!







MONDAY, July 4th, 2011, AT 4:20 PM/ PST



Results From AK Promotions'
"IKF Muay Thai / KICKBOXING"
July 1st, 2011 - Sacramento, California, USA



Xavier "Sagat" Vigney
Takes IKF Title From Hurney

As Main Events Top AK Promotions Event!

They always say the fans will remember the last bout most from a fight event. Well if this is true, fight fans will have this bout in their fight memories for a LONG time! For the Super Heavyweight fight fans that miss seeing K-1 here in North America, you should have been in Sacramento, CA this past Friday night. Although it wasn't called K-1, and the bout was actually in Muay Thai Rules, Promoter Johnny Davis has without a doubt taken center stage as the West Coast's BEST PROMOTER! And he's doing it with Amateur Fighters!

Tonights fights had everything the past AK Promotions have had on them. A dynamic Action Packed undercard topped with "True Top Contender" Title bouts. Oh to be so lucky, so privileged to fight on one of these events. Since stepping it up a year or so ago, AK Promotions has avoided the high school gyms, fairground buildings, and venues of the like. All AK Promotions events are now held in Classy Venues and attached with them are some of the best Amateur Muay Thai and Kickboxing bouts in the Nation!

This was the stage for this past Friday night and the shows Main Event was not just some "MADE-UP" title many see on some other California Promotions or other shows nationwide. The promoter here is not the "Sanctioning Body" and the title fighters on AK Promotions events are actually RANKED Contenders that anyone can look up in the IKF Rankings! Titles on an AK Promotions event are with LEGIT Contenders. Win or lose, ALL of these fighters secure a place in history as they become part of the only Amateur Kickboxing or Muay Thai Rankings in the world! An IKF Title win here doesn't just come with a shinny belt and a soon to be forgotten headline on some unknown website somewhere. A Title win here and a fighter is remembered forever! Be it within the Past IKF Champions Pages or within the IKF Rankings. An IKF win actually "Stands For Something!"

As was the case with John "Big Sexy" Hurney! A fighter that wasn't just called up out of the blue and asked, "Hey, want to fight for a title" just to give the impression to the public that the show has some legit title fight on it. No, Hurney, like all IKF Title Contenders had to prove himself and earn his way to "Title Town!"

What got us here...
During that quest, Hurney made a name for himself as a fighter with "HEAVY HANDS" or in some cases, a "HEAVY LEG!" He reminds us of a fighter from Bakersfield California named Boyd "The Bounty Hunter" Murphy. Murphy had his share of fights he fully controlled, however, there were some he got into trouble with. Still, no matter how much trouble he might get into, at ANY time, he could always land that "Game Changing" big right hand. We had seen it in fight after fight with him.

Hurney seems to be the same type of fighter. Able to control a bout, but if in trouble, he could always land a heavy hand, or in some cases, a heavy leg! For example, during his "Proving Days" he defeated someone we call a "Knockout Artist" himself as an undefeated (8-0) MMA fighter and at the time, an undefeated (2-0), Kickboxer, Nick Thompson. Hurney disposed of Thompson by Knock Out at 1:04 of round 1 on May 29th, 2010 in Vallejo, California. After Thompson, Hurney (Hurney) was invited to step into the IKF 4 man USA title bracket with 3 other Super Heavyweights, Xavier Vigney of Pleasant Hill, California, USA, 3-0, 250, 6'8", Hugo Dominguez of Patterson, California, USA, 3-1, 220, Manuel Mancha of Sacramento, California, USA, 3-0, 265, 6'3".

So it came to be on October 8th, 2010 in Sacramento, California at the event weigh-ins, The 4 Super Heavyweights draw from a hat to determine their match-up on the nights event. Hurney's first opponent sounded like a "David meets Goliath" bout on paper. He would enter the ring with 6'7", 222 lb, Xavier Vigney. Manuel Mancha would meet up with Hugo Dominguez.

It was no surprise that Xavier Vigney was highly favored as his height alone towered over the 6'3 Hurney. However, it didn't take long for Hurney to make an instant name for himself as he stopped the big man Vigney by TKO at :59 seconds of round 1. Many at ringside though thought referee Ed Collantes should have given Vigney an 8 count instead of calling the fight over so quickly. It was at this moment that all Vigney would think about for some time was "Rematch!" Regardless, Hurney moved on to fight for the vacant IKF Super Heavyweight USA Title against Manuel Mancha. Mancha made a name for himself as well as he defeated Dominguez by Head Kick Knock Out at :14 seconds into round 1. Needless to say, going into the Title Bout, Everyone now had seen the Knockout Power of the two top contenders.

It was January 16th, 2011 in Sacramento, California on yet another AK Promotions event that Hurney and Mancha battled for the vacant IKF Super Heavyweight USA Title. It was a 3 round war that was explained as, "we all witnessed one of the most EXCITING, ACTION PACKED SLUGFESTS we may have ever seen. This bout was not just two big guys throwing hay-makers at each other hoping to land the lucky shot. We're talkin Spin Kicks to the head kind of ACTION! If you blinked, YOU MISSED A LOT! Sure, we have seen better "Methodical" bouts before at a much slower pace that some fight experts would call a "detailed" exhibition of talent... However, to see a total of 505 lbs. in total weight going at it NON STOP for nearly 3 rounds brought back memories of the "Fast Starting - Fast Paced" style of fighting the great former IKF Heavyweight World Champion - Dennis Alexio showed us all at Heavyweight. Sure, in the end there had to be a winner, but in the end, everyone in the Ballroom that night witnessed TWO WINNERS! When rounds 1 and 2 ended Hurney and Mancha came back to their corners with nothing left, as they energized themselves to "Give it their all" for the next round."

However, despite it being an exciting bout, there had to be a winner. This battle never made it to the scorecards. In fact, we never had to see the final 2 rounds as Hurney disposed of Mancha by Head Kick Knockout at 1:44 of round 3.

As time went by, Hugo Dominguez was out of the title hunt for Hurney to test his skills against. However, both Mancha and Vigney desperately desired to earn their way back for another shot at the Champ. So, on April 30th, 2011 in Lincoln, California, USA Vigney and Mancha stepped up to fight for the vacant IKF Amateur Muay Thai California Super Heavyweight title. In the end, we saw a drastically improved Vigney win the IKF Amateur Muay Thai California Super Heavyweight Title over Mancha by TKO at 1:17 of round 4. When we say "Drastically Improved" what we mean is pretty direct. Against Hurney, Vigney looked confused, not sure of himself and his own potential. He seemed to still be learning how to use his size in his favor as well as his simple weapons such as his jab. However, against Mancha, he had not only found his confidence, but also his jab, his cross, his knees and a load of other weapons he and trainer Dan Black had worked on. In a short time, Black had transformed the 6'7" Vigney into a legit "Fighting Machine!" He was tall, but no longer slow and sloppy. His punches snapped, and snapped the heads of his opponents as well. He had proven he truly deserved to meet Hurney again in a much desired rematch for Hurney's IKF USA Title. So be it, which brings us to this past Friday night.

This would be Hurney's first IKF title defense of the title he won on October 8th, 2010 in Sacramento, California, USA. There is an old saying in the fight game, "It's easier to go after the title than it is to defend it." A lesson Hurney seemed to learn on this night. We're not saying Hurney didn't want to win, or didn't want to stay on top. However, what we are saying is that the Hurney we saw this past Friday night was not the "HUNGRY" Hurney we saw back in October when he won the title. From start to finish, Xavier Vigney showed he wanted what he thought should have been his in the first place. As he saw it, he and others thought Referee Ed Collantes took from him back in October what was his in the first place. The IKF Super Heavyweight USA Title that another man was wearing around his waist. Collantes did as he's required to do. Act on the side of Safety. However, to Vigney, Safety was a scorned word. In the ring with him this time would be a more seasoned, experienced referee, Dan Stell.

From the opening bell, many at ringside were looking to see if Vigney's jaw would survive the hard shots we all knew Hurney would throw. There would be no doubt Hurney wanted this to be over quick. He's never been deep into rounds and no one knew how he would be if he had to go there. As we went through round 1, we all saw that Vigney not only survived some of those heavy hands of Hurney, but he walked right through a few. Vigney was composed and more so, ACCURATE! He never seemed to get winded and always seemed to find the target he was looking for on Hurney. By the time this bout hit the final round, Vigney had it in the bag. Still, he didn't just run away as some may have done to secure the title. He went after Hurney, forcing referee Dan Stell to give 2 standing 8 counts. Unlike Collantes, Stell let these two throw down to the end. Throughout the 5th and final round, Hurney kept throwing his bombs that some thought, if landed, would be the game changer. However, none of them even came close. Even if they did, Vigney was so relaxed and composed, he simply slipped them by.

As the final bell sounded, there was no doubt from anyone. We all knew there was a new Champion, and a proud one at that as Xavier Vigney improved his record to 7-1/3 as he defeated and took from Hurney, (5-1/2) the IKF Super Heavyweight USA Title he sought this past Fall by unanimous decision, 49-44 on all 3 judges cards.

Congratulation to Xavier Vigney as he becomes the new IKF Amateur Muay Thai Super Heavyweight Champion... What's next? Well, if we were guessing men, we would say, it's time for Hurney to chase after something now, and a rematch wouldn't surprise us here at all. :)

Below are the full details of the night...

  1. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI: 132.1-137
    Wilfred Velasco, (Vallejo, California, USA, 1-0/0, 137, 5'7", 7-7-87, Chris Aldea, (415) 777-5888) defeated Kyle Zerbel, (Grass Valley, California, USA, 0-1/0, 134.5, 5'7", 6-26-88, Lisa Jenson, (530) 559-7422) by split decision, Rasmussen: 29-28, Thomas-Gitlin: 30-27 & Walker: 28-29.


  2. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI: 172.1-179
    Daniel - Danny - Ghausi, (Dublin, California, USA, 2-0/0, 176.8, 5'11", 6-25-74, Kirian Fitzgibbons, (415) 308-0231) defeated Dejuan Torres, (Richmond, California, USA, 1-1/0, 176.8, 5'11", 2-21-80, John Morrison, (925) 212-8751) by unanimous decision, 30-27 on all 3 judges cards..


  3. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI: 142.1-147
    Jeremy Jacildo, (South San Francisco, California, USA, 1-0-1/0, 147, 5'8", 11-23-86, Trey Howard, (707) 373-4125) and Manuel Engberson, (Grass Valley, California, USA, 0-0-1/0, 146.6, 6'2", 3-6-91, Andy K, (916) 769-7434) ended in a majority draw. Rasmussen: 29-27, Walker: 28-28, Thomas Gitlan: 28-28.
    After losing round 1, 10-8 from a knee to the stomach that forced an 8 count, Jacildo threw a load of well timed leg kicks that kept landing on Engberson in rounds 2 & 3 which helped Jacildo pull out at least a draw on 2 of the 3 judges cards.


  4. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI: 215.1- UP
    Sina Long, (Livermore, California, USA, 1-0/0, 291, 6'2", Brandon Banda, (925) 588-6259) defeated Nick Duncan, (Fairfield, California, USA, 0-1/0, 281.2, 5'11", 5'11", 12-4-85, BBDC, (707) 372-0882) by split decision, Thomas Gitlin: 30-27, Walker: 29-28 & Rasmussen: 28-29.


  5. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI: 153.1-159
    Ronnie McCoy, (Concord, California, USA, 1-0/0, 159, 5'8", 2-20-88, Dan Black, (925) 813-0229) defeated Hector Hernandez, (Fairfield, California, USA, 0-1, MMA: 1-2, 155, 5'9", 8-15-85, BBDC, (707) 372-0882) by unanimous decision, 30-27 on all 3 judges cards.


  6. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI: *215.1-225
    Rich Davis, (Rocklin, California, USA, 2-0/0, 225, 6'1", 10-16-90, RKB: (916) 630-9254) defeated Ben Cross (Sacramento, California, USA, 1-2, 218.8, 6', 9-22-72, Keith Miller, (916) 514-0100) by unanimous decision, 30-27 on all 3 judges cards.


  7. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI: 172.1-179
    Adam Dunkel, (Brentwood, California, USA, 1-0/1, AMMA: 2-0, 177.2, 6', 7-21-89, Stephanie Gracie, (925) 956-9508) defeated Andrew ( Drew ) Hamilton, (Fairfield, California, USA, 0-1/0, 178.8, 6'3", 11-8-80, Trey Howard, (707) 373-4125) by TKO at :36 seconds of round 2.


  8. IKF "JUNIOR" AMATEUR MUAY THAI: 117.1-120
    Roman Nava, (San Leandro, California, USA, 2-0/0, 118.8, 5'5", 15, 2-29-96, Ivan Ramos, (510) 685-0612) defeated Mikey Davis, (Brentwood, California, USA, 0-1/0, 118.8, 5'4", 15, 8-2-95, Stephanie Gracie, (925) 956-9508) by unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-27 & 29-28.
    WOW! At the time of this bout, this had our vote for "FIGHT OF THE NIGHT!" The overall score does not truly reflect what a great bout this was. Yes, all 3 judges gave every round but 1 to Nava, but we assure you, the margin was NOT by much! Davis and Nava (15 years old each) both have previous "Smoker Bout" experience, and Roman Nava fought in his first sanctioned bout this past month on and IKF event. However other than that, this was Davis' first "Sanctioned" bout. These two out right stole the show the moment they went at it. They BOTH looked like seasoned fighters and put on a Muay Thai clinic much like we have see in Thailand by fighters of the same age. As Nava took the win, Davis left the ring with his head down. However, if you were there watching this fight as we were, you too would have done what we did... Stop Davis at the bottom of the stairs and told him he has NOTHING to hang his head about as BOTH these guys have a VERY BRIGHT Future ahead of them in this sport! Next stop... TITLE TOWN!


  9. IKF AMATEUR FULL MUAY THAI RULES
    WEST COAST LIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE: 153.1-159

    Ed Abasolo, (Vallejo, California, USA, 5-0/0, 158, 5'10", 10-25-86, Trey Howard, (707) 373-4125) defeated Nick Balestra, (Sacramento, California, USA, 7-5/0, AMMA: 5-2, AB: 1-1, 158, 6'2", 9-9-91, Noi Nommasith, (916) 281-7006) by unanimous decision, 50-45 on all 3 judges cards.
    Every time we see Balestra fight, you would think he would use his height and reach to his ultimate advantage. At 6'2" against the shorter, 5'10" Abasolo, you would think this would of course be the case. However, Balestra did in this bout as we have seen him do in previous bouts. Throwing single punches and single kicks with no follow up combinations. This was the same scenario that lost him his IKF title fight earlier this year in San Francisco, CA. He would land a good shot, but yet, never follow it up. On the other hand, Abasolo did just the opposite. Well timed counters followed by various combinations kept him scoring at will. Many of his combinations included things like spinning elbows which seemed to catch Balestra often. It was almost as if Abasolo felt like he could land almost anything whenever he wanted to, and sadly for Balestra, he did. Great win by Abosolo and a Champion to be proud of as he becomes the new IKF Full Muay Thai Rules West Coast Middleweight Champion.


  10. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI: 137.1-142
    Joel Douglas, (Magalia, California, USA, 1-1/0, 141, 5'8", 2-11-86, Braden Clements, (530) 354-0361) defeated Mitch Thompson, (Sacramento, California, USA, 1-2/0, 141, 5'9", 10-1-87, Cedric Robinson, (916) 601-9702) by unanimous decision, Thomas Gitlin: 29-28, Rasmussen: 30-27 & Walker: 29-28.


  11. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI: 127- 132.1
    Nemo Vier, (Fairfield, California, USA, 2-2/0, 129, 5'10", 5-26-93, BBDC, (707) 372-0882) defeated Kingston Nguyen, (Oakland, California, USA, 1-2/0, 130, 5'8", 12-30-92, John Morrison, (925) 212-8751) by unanimous decision, 30-27, 29-28 & 29-28.
    • Kingston Nguyen has been suspended indefinitely from fighting and could also face a fine for inappropriate conduct that followed this bout. Also at this time, his cornerman John Morrison is under review and could also face a suspension and fine.


  12. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI: 172.1-179
    Kristofer Williams, (Pleasant Hill, California, USA, 1-1/0, 178, 6'2", 5-30-86, Dan Black, (925) 813-0229) defeated Bode Weithington, (Sacramento, California, USA, 0-1/0, 176, 6'1", 10-22-75, 6'1", Cedric Robinson, (916) 601-9702) by split decision, 29-28, 29-28 & 28-29.


  13. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI: 132.1-137
    Josslyn Mikow, (San Francisco, California, USA, 2-2-1/0, 140, 5'7", 7-25-77, Ganyao Fairtex, (415) 777-5888) defeated Jennifer Benda, (San Leandro, California, USA, 0-2, 137.4, 5'5", 3-4-76, Ivan Ramos, (510) 685-0612) by unanimous decision, 29028 on all 3 judges cards.
    At weigh-ins, Benda and her corner made a mistake we have seen too often by fighters. Seeing Mikow come in 3 lbs over weight, Benda, or at least her trainer, should have demanded Mikow lose at least the minimum 2 lbs in 1 hour that is medically allowed. However, they let it go, and although it was only 3 lbs, it showed as Mikow seemed to have little trouble pushing Benda around in the ring.
    Fighters, "MAKE YOUR WEIGHT!" And if your on the other end of that weight, after busting it to lose it, "Always demand your opponent to lose at least the minimum 2 lbs in 1 hour that is medically allowed."


  14. IKF AMATEUR MODIFIED MTR
    UNITED STATES SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE *DEFENSE

    FULL STORY ABOVE
    Xavier Vigney, (Pleasant Hill, California, USA, 7-1/3, 227, 6'7", 4-29-80, Dan Black, (925) 813-0229) defeated *John Hurney, (San Jose, California, USA, 5-1/2, 237, 6'2", 11-17-82, Kirian Fitzgibbons, (415) 308-0231) by unanimous decision, 49-44 on all 3 judges cards.



































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